Freshwater Ecologist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Introduction

A respected company with excellent career prospects are seeking a Freshwater Ecologist/Senior Freshwater Ecologist to work on a range of public and private sector projects to meet the demands of their increasing project portfolio.

Important

Freshwater field skills

The Job

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Survey delivery (inc electric fishing, habitat survey, macrophytes and invertebrates)

• Survey coordination

• Interpretation of aquatic data and writing technical reports

Essential:

• Degree qualification in related discipline

• A freshwater specialism

• Professional experience with a track record of freshwater field work

• Electric fishing qualification with proven track record of survey delivery

• Experience of leading and coordinating field work activities

• Proven ability to design appropriate monitoring programmes and management of survey logistics and teams

• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation

• Scientific approach to, and experience of, sampling design, data analysis and statistics

• Ability to write clear and concise reports

Desirable:

• Fish habitat mapping/ RHS experience

• Macrophyte identification skills

• Macroinvertebrates identification skills

• Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK